Reflection Journal #19 - Final Draft/Second Draft for Essay
Book Share and Portfolio Check-in
Science Fun: 3D Guide to the Galaxy - Explore different views of the galaxy and learn more about our solar system. Molecular Expressions - Start out inside the atom and keep zooming out to space to get an idea just how small and large things are in the universe. How Big is Our Universe? - Check out this web site from Harvard University. Great visuals and explanations!
Week of May 16 to 20
Due on Wednesday, May 19th:
Reading Log
Reflection Journal #19 - Peer-editing for essay
Book Share and Portfolio Check-in
Due on Sunday, May 16th:
Reflection Journal #19 - First draft for an essay on the following topic: Can war be justified? Why or why not?
Week of May 9 to 13
Due on Thursday, May 13th:
Reflection Journal #19 - Write your first draft for an essay on the following topic: Can war be justified? Why or why not?
Reading Log
Due on Sunday, May 9th:
Reflection Journal #19 - Make a plan for writing a persuasive essay on the following topic: Can war be justified? Why or why not?
Step 3: Research your topic. A persuasive essay must provide specific and convincing evidence. Often it is necessary to go beyond your own knowledge and experience.
Step 4: Structure your essay. Figure out what evidence you will include and in what order you will present the evidence. Remember to consider your purpose, your audience, and your topic.
Step 3: Research your topic. A persuasive essay must provide specific and convincing evidence. Often it is necessary to go beyond your own knowledge and experience.
Step 4: Structure your essay. Figure out what evidence you will include and in what order you will present the evidence. Remember to consider your purpose, your audience, and your topic.
Step 1: Choose your position. Which side of the issue or problem are you going to write about, and what solution will you offer? Know the purpose of your essay.
Step 2: Analyze your audience. Decide if your audience agrees with you, is neutral, or disagrees with your position.
Social Studies Resources: Click on some of the links below to browse information on the American Civil War.
Due on Monday, May 31st:
Week of May 23 to 27
Due on Thursday, May 27th:
Science Fun:
3D Guide to the Galaxy - Explore different views of the galaxy and learn more about our solar system.
Molecular Expressions - Start out inside the atom and keep zooming out to space to get an idea just how small and large things are in the universe.
How Big is Our Universe? - Check out this web site from Harvard University. Great visuals and explanations!
Week of May 16 to 20
Due on Wednesday, May 19th:
Due on Sunday, May 16th:
Week of May 9 to 13
Due on Thursday, May 13th:
Due on Sunday, May 9th:
Week of May 2 to 6
Due on Sunday, May 9th:
Week of April 25 to 29
Due on Thursday, April 29th:
Social Studies Resources: Click on some of the links below to browse information on the American Civil War.
Week of April 18 to 22
Due on Monday, April 18th:
Social Studies Resource: Look up "American Civil War" in the World Book
Poetry Resource: Figurative Language
Week of April 11 to 15
Due on Thursday, April 15th:
Week of April 5 to 7
Due on Wednesday, April 7th: